Green Amaranth

Also Known As : Jungali chaulayi, Jangali chaulai

Technical Name : Amaranthus viridis

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

They are slightly astringent when raw,and are nutty and mild, like spinach.

Usage Tips

Green Amaranth can be added to salads and soups or briefly sautéd with oil similarly to spinach.
They work well with garlic, onion, sesame seeds, soy sauce, lemon, mushrooms, oregano, dill, cumin, goat cheese, parmesan, ricotta, mustard, and walnuts.

Description

Green Amaranth plant has fleshy oval shaped leaves that are sometimes pointed at the tips. The Green variety produces a feathery lime green colored flower from its central stalk that is packed with seeds. Though the flower buds are edible, once they are fully grown and become bushy they are not palatable and should be avoided. They can be available throughout the year with peak season in the spring and summer. It is native to America.

Health benefits

Green Amaranth contains vitamin-K which plays a vital role in strengthening the bones.⁽¹⁾
They contain B-complex vitamins such as folate, that helps to prevent neural tube defect in newborns.⁽¹⁾
Vitamin-C is a powerful water-soluble antioxidant found in Green Amaranth which plays a vital role in wound healing and helps fight against viral infections.⁽¹⁾
They contain vitamin A and carotenoids which helps to boost eye health.⁽²⁾
They also have iron in them which prevent Anemia.⁽²⁾

Selection Guide

Choose those Amaranth leaves that have small thin stems and lack any flower buds. Always avoid those with wilted leaves, yellow discoloration and spots.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.nutrition-and-you.com/amaranth-greens.html

(2) https://homehealthbeauty.in/health/food/9-amazing-health-benefits-of-green-amaranth-leaves/

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